Local Art – Global Solution

Meet Mandie Turner Mitchell, the third economy. Since the first oil shock in 1973, We have been taught to reduce, reuse and recycle in order to insure an adequate pool of resources for industrial consumption. One half of the production cycle is a careful utilization of resources and labor at the cheapest cost, while the other half of the cycle is the mass-production of stuff with which we fill up our shopping carts.

Beyond the brief existence of the stuff we accumulate, a new life awaits those objects of which we quickly get bored. With knowledge and artistic skills, they become inputs for the production of well designed, hand-made, and unique objects created by local artists.

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WEALTH PRESERVATION AND URBAN REVITALIZATION

Streets of Atlanta is a new photo blog promoting the potential of our neighborhoods for urban revitalization and strong local markets.

The Durham Shooting Club was created to celebrate Durham's strong architectural bones and the pride its inhabitants exhibit for their community.

Did You Know That

Since 1995, just 10 percent of subsidized American farms -- the largest and wealthiest operations -- have raked in 74 percent of all subsidy payments. Yet, only a tiny fraction of the farm bill funding goes to programs that support healthy fruits and vegetables.